拍品 66
  • 66

AN ILLUSTRATED LEAF FROM NIZAMI’S KHAMSA: MAJNUN IN THE DESERT, PERSIA, TURKMAN, END OF 15TH CENTURY |

估價
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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描述

  • watercolour on paper
  • painting: 20 by 11.1cm. leaf: 26.7 by 16.5cm.
gouache heightened with gold on paper, 10 lines to the page, written in nasta’liq in black ink within 4 columns

來源

H.K. Monif, New York, 1940s, thence by descent.

Condition

In good condition, minor flaking to the painting, and very minor retouching, the margin clean with only two minor restorations and minor stains throughout, the text is clean, as viewed.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."